By Audrey Elliott After winning a place on the Ecotrailblazer’s team to represent Call of the Wild shop in Co. Sligo at Ecotrail Wicklow – I was introduced to the world of trail running. I thoroughly enjoy many sports and usually just ran on roads. The Ecotrail event just opened…
Overview Ideally located just 15 minutes from both Carrigaline and Kinsale, Tracton Woods, a place which hosted numerous IMRA events in the past, is very popular amongst trail runners throughout Cork. Comprised of enchanting forest paths and demanding mountain bike trails which can be from 7 – 21km with 200…
Trail Overview: This scenic 7 km out and back coastal trail is suitable for runners of all backgrounds and experience with spectacular views at every turn such as Charles Fort, Sandycove, and the Old Head of Kinsale. Route Data Distance: 7km Elevation Gain: 190m Terrain: Trail GPS Starting/Finish Point: 51.69793,…
So, we love doing product demo/reviews when we get the opportunity. Fenix got in touch, sent their latest flashight, and we went out for a bit of fun. The result is quite impressive with some of the brightest flashlight on the market (up to 1400 lumens!!!). The Fenix HM65R is…
Welcome to Trail Running Ireland, a podcast for the Trail and Mountain Running Community in Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB and EcoTrail Wicklow Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 time Irish International Mountain Runner. First up in every episode, Eoin is joined by Waterville Trail Running…
Find here some of Ireland’s best trail running events. Experience Ireland’s trail running scene at many local races, or choose one of the international events such as Wicklow’s EcoTrail in September. MARCH Gaelforce Skyrun: 12k/13k/22k – Leenane (Connemara. Galway) The Gaelforce Sky Run is a mountain runnning event incorporating 3…
By Cindy Doyle Running Monte Rosa I could hear the roar as we continued snaking our way up the track, skipping over roots, and dodging the rocks which protruded haphazardly from the trail. Larch trees and alpine roses, like a guard of honour, welcomed us into the ever narrowing…
by Cindy Doyle Monte Rosa Travel Suggestions During our Monte Rosa trip, we ran in the Gressoney and Ayas Valleys. Each vying for number one position in our hearts. In fact, the valleys were so different that to compare them directly would be both impossible and unfair. Rather, they complement…
by Cindy Doyle Trails in the Gressoney Valley Sentieri del Lys There are any number of amazing trails in Gressoney. For example, the Sentieri del Lys on its’ own would make for a wonderful running trip. It is suggested that walkers hike it over 9 days and there are options to…
By Cindy Doyle Trails in Val d’Ayas: Val d’Ayas lies in stark contrast to Valle di Gressoney’s narrow valley floor and mountains rising steeply from it. Val d’Ayas is a broad open valley with many smaller hanging valleys and unending views of the surrounding glaciers and peaks. Running high in…